Ss. Robert & William Students Score Big at the Northeastern Ohio Science and Engineering Fair

Ss. Robert and William Catholic School in Euclid took home 10 awards and 2 honorable mentions at the 2015 edition of the Northeastern Ohio Science and Engineering Fair (NEOSEF)  held at The Cleveland State University March 9-12, 2015. 79 area schools participated in the regional science fair.

Honored with a special award from the U.S. Navy and Marine Corp – Office of Naval Research was 7th grader, Grace Delaney, for her project, How Water Floats on Water. Eighth grader, Patrick Sweet, was honored by the Parker Hannifin Corporation for his project, Solar Energy: Financial Savior. Patrick will be attending St. Ignatius High School in the fall.

Receiving a first place ribbon and $100 prize was 7th grader, Jack McLaughlin for his physics project entitled The Beat Goes On. Jack studied the effect of different substances that could be used for a musical soundboard. He tested for resonance, amplification, and tone. Taking home $25 and ribbons for second place were Rebecca Dulaney, Jacob Parker, Patrick Sweet, and Grace Delaney. Third place awards went to Carmyn Cremonese, Jason Repasy, and Joseph Mayer. Honorable Mention ribbons were received by Sam Hudik and Kayla Granito. The students were coached by their science teacher Mrs. Ellie McClusky of Painesville Township.

Established in 1953, NEOSEF is a non-profit, all volunteer organization, whose goal is to get young adults interested in science and engineering by participating in a science and engineering competition. The Fair has been held every year since 1954 and is affiliated with the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).